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Author · Jessica Howe

Writer behind Finding Joy in the Ordinary. I keep a running field notebook on ordinary life, small experiments in noticing and cultivating small joys, one log entry at a time.

Small Pleasures

A Week of Daily Walks: What I Discovered in My Neighborhood

This past week, I decided to try something simple yet a bit radical for my everyday routine: daily walks around my neighborhood.…

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Noticing the Sound of Leaves Underfoot in Autumn

As the leaves changed colors in my neighborhood, I posed a curious question to myself: What if I made a conscious effort…

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Tried Writing a Thank You Note Every Day for a Week

The idea of a thank you note feels a bit old-fashioned in the era of quick texts and emails. However, I found…

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How a Simple Flower Brightened My Kitchen Table

For a while, I’ve wondered how small changes can affect the atmosphere of a room. What if I introduced a simple flower…

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Finding Joy in the Last Sip of Morning Coffee

As the sun started to peek through the kitchen window, I found myself pondering a simple question: what if I focused on…